Little
Spring 3-5-2000
(Please, please pray)ADOPTED!!!!
Spring was adopted by a couple,
who have adopted one of our
other special needs babies. Susan and I will
drive part way to meet
them, this weekend.They are from the Denver area.

Dale holds little 10 week old
"Spring", a 10 week old Puppy Mill rescue. She has some neurological damage,
that causes her to stumble, and fall over, after walking just a few feet. She is
absolutely adorable. She has the heart of an angel, and such determination. She
has improved about 500% since we brought her home yesterday, from the mill. At
first she would just flop and flail around. This morning she was actually
running and hopping, but still falling to the left. I am so afraid that we may
have to have her put down. I am praying someone will adopt her, that can take
her to a vet school, for a complete neurological profile, which is what Dr.
McKinney has recommended. I would be happy to take her to Oklahoma State
University, but the cost would be between $250-$300 dollars, and after paying
the last vet bill, our Small Paws account is empty. My heart is heavy as I write
this, as she is so filled with love. She is so very happy. She does not know
anything is wrong with her. She poopies and tinkles with no problem. Please pray
for baby Spring, and for me to have the strengh, to do what is best for this
precious, precious baby girl. She is staying with us,and not at the vet's, as
she needs to be held for her feedings. Dale carries her around everywhere with
him.

Dale
feeds baby Spring.

Baby Spring gets
her first bath.

Spring (in front)
and Billy-Bob, a 12 week old male from the same Puppy Mill. He is perfect. He
loves Spring, so.

Baby Spring takes a
nap.:).

Updates:
Dear Bichon Lovers, and friends of Bichon
Lovers,
Spring, (Small Paws® Rescue : Baby Spring3/5/20
http://www.smallpawsrescue.org/pup3/spring.html) has an appointment at Oklahoma
State University School of Veterinary Medicine, on Thursday at 10:45 A.M.
Central Time.
Dr. McKinney did say yesterday, that if she was his, he would
put her down. I know why he said this..because, at first glance.. she looks like
she has severe neurological damage. I told him to just hide in the bushes and
watch this group of Bichon lovers, (most of whom I have never met) pray for her,
send money for her vet bill, and get her the help she needs. That's when he
said, maybe we should go to the vet school for a complete neurlogical
profile..but not to get our hopes up.
Well, early this morning, Dr. McKinney
made the appoinment for her, and today..she is hopping and prancing. She FED
herself this morning, and Dale couldn't wait to tell me.:) We are thinking this
may be something called...."White Shaker Dog Syndrome". Westie Health Concerns -
White Shaker Dog Syndrome
http://www.westieclubamerica.com/health/whiteshaker.html
It is common in
small white breeds. The good news is...there is a treatment..and sometimes after
the treatment, it goes away! Now,the other good news is..that
Jane...(BichonBen@aol.com) our "Special Needs" foster mom, has told me that she
will take Spring, if she is not adoptable. If I know the healing abilities of my
friend Jane...Spring will be competing in Agility Training by
Summertime.:)
If you could see the improvement she has made. We have video
taped her running and we are trying to get it on a link..so that you all can
see. I also will be taking the tape with me..to OSU..to show them what our girl
can do. In front of Dr. McKinney, yesterday..she just flopped and flailed around
on the ground....like she did with me on Sunday. She looked so pathetic. When I
asked him..what the prognosis would be..IF it was the thing he thought it
was..(some long name with "distrophy" at the end..) ...he said the prognosis was
fatal, becasue the Nervous system would deteriorate..IF that is what she
has..well..I am just going to CLAIM it that that is NOT what she has. I think
she may very well have White Shaker Dog Syndrome..yes..I'll pick that one! That
one has treatment. Ok..Dr. Robin has diagnosed her. That's what she has and I am
going to the vet school to get her the medicine she needs to get well. She will
be well soon.:) And if you don't believe me...You just hide in the bushes and
watch!:) Love,Robin

Dear Bichon Lovers and Friends of Bichon
Lovers,
Here is our little Baby girl, "Spring" in action! LOOK how she has
improved from a baby lying and flopping on the ground, with no motor skills, to
this precious bouncing wind up toy! In this video, she is chasing Bedford..(the
one year old rescue that came with her). Here is the LinkSpring
Now, you have to
have Real Player on your computer. Some computers have it already. If you do NOT
have it..here is the free download info. Real.com: RealPlayer 7 Basic Download
Form Realplayer
After
you click the the Link above, the video will download on your computer and then
automatically open and play with Real Player.
I wanted you to see her
RUN..yes she still falls over some....but not like she WAS! This is a MAJOR
improvement!!! Love,Robin